Relapse Prevention
What is the first step in preventing relapse?
What is recognizing triggers?
What word is common in setting healthy boundaries?
What is saying "no" this is important to express in situations that threaten recovery.
What emotional practice reduces negative emotions and create a more positive state
what is gratitude?
What are three things you're grateful for today?
You can tell if someone has a mental illness just by looking at them.
Fals
Feeling bad about something you've done, which is different from feeling bad about who you are.
Guilt
What is HALT and what kind of triggers are they?
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?. These are emotional triggers
Why is it important to rebuild trust with loved ones?
What is because addiction damages relationships. Connection and support is a part of healthy recovery.
What is a SMART goal?
What is a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound
Can someone give an example?
The term used for negative attitudes and beliefs that lead to fear or avoidance of mental health issues.
What is stigma?
What are some examples?
A primary emotion that some people feel intensely before using drugs or alcohol.
Fear, Anxiety, Anger
What is an example of a high risk situation?
Attending an event where substance are present (any valid response counts)
What is a common toxic relationship pattern that often exists with addiction?
What is codependency
How can you practice positive affirmations?
What is speaking them out loud or writing them down
Give examples.
Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False!
What other approaches can be used?
The emotion associated with detaching, segregating, or disconnecting from others.
What is isolation?
What's one thing to do after a relapse to get back on track?
Reach out for support and reflect what led to the lapse
What strategy allows you to communicate without blame?
What is "I statements"?
Give an example...
What is the importance of self-compassion in recovery?
Self-compassion is an antidote to shame and disconnection
What are ways you can practice that?
According to data, this percentage of adults with a mental illness did not receive services in the previous year.
60%
A feeling that often leads to defensiveness or outbursts when we feel misunderstood or wronged.
Anger
What are the three types of relapses?
What is Physical, Mental, Emotional? give examples of each?
What is an important part of relationship repair after a relationship has been harmed?
Making amends and showing consistent change.
What are some behaviors you need to change with consistency?
Why is a support system important?
What is because connection helps prevent isolation and provides accountability
Mental health issues are a sign of weakness.
False! Admitting help when you are struggling is a sign of resilience.
Share a time you were asked for help
An intense feeling of regret about who you are as a person
Shame.
Why is this difference between guilt and shame so important to understand in recovery.